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A bronze or metal deity murti of a seated goddess, shown from a low angle inside a temple with a plain concrete ceiling. The figure wears a purple blouse with gold-brocade borders, a blue-green and pink silk sari with woven gold patterns, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses across the shoulders. Long black hair falls down the back, and a jewelled crown or headdress sits on the head. Bangles and an arm ornament are visible, and a golden arched frame surrounds the figure at right. Brass lamps are partly visible at the left edge.

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October 03 20102010-10-03January 29 20092009-01-29A richly decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate silver-framed seat, draped in garlands of orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers with red bead accents. The figure wears a pink and green silk garment, a jewelled crown with a dark tall headdress, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, bangles and armlets, and holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Red and gold draped cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2018-04-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side under a stone canopy with a golden frame. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown and holds a golden trident-like staff, while the seated figure on the right wears a jewelled conical crown and ornate silver-and-gem jewellery. Both are draped in striped purple and teal silk garments with pink brocade cloth beneath, and are garlanded with red roses and yellow marigold strands. To the right stands a tall brass oil lamp with a flared lamp bowl, and a palm frond is visible through an opening. No living people are visible.2010-10-04A photograph of two metal deity murtis in an ornate shrine niche. The figure on the right is a female murti wearing a black crown studded with red and white stones, heavy layered jewelled necklaces in turquoise and red, large paisley earrings, and a violet silk sari with a red and gold border. She holds a lotus-like emblem in one raised hand and wears a red flower garland draped over one shoulder. The figure on the left is a male murti in a red turban and red garment with jewelled armour and a long pale staff. The background is a dark red drape beside a carved grey stone wall with a gilded arch. No living people are visible.2009-06-18October 16 20122012-10-16July 20 20102010-07-20A golden-faced deity murti seated on a purple-draped palanquin-style throne, dressed in lavender silk with a crown and ornate jewellery, garlanded with yellow, red, white and purple flower strings. A person in a lavender sari stands beside it raising one arm, while another person's hands offer a golden plate with flame or offering. Marigold and rose garlands frame the scene under a gilded arch.2010-12-28A golden deity murti of a goddess seated on an ornate golden throne, dressed in a purple silk sari with gold border and adorned with jewelled crown, earrings and necklaces. She holds a veena, and the figure is decorated with a large arch of red roses, white jasmine garlands, and red and yellow flower bunches. The scene is a flower alankara of a murti, with no people visible.2013-10-09A photograph of a seated deity murti. The murti wears a green silk sari with a purple and gold border, a pink blouse with gold trim, an ornate golden crown, large earrings, a rudraksha-style necklace and bangles. The raised hand displays a golden palm ornament. Red velvet drapes hang at the left and right edges, and carved stone columns with pale ornamental capitals frame the shrine behind it. No people are visible in the scene.2007-07-29October 26 20112011-10-26December 29 20082008-12-29